After unveiling the Idol and Idol 4S, Alcatel wasn't expected to be releasing anymore devices this early into 2016. However, according to a report by VentureBeat, Alcatel may have some surprises up its sleeve.

It's possible that we will see an Idol 4 Mini later this year which would be the mid-range option for a series of devices that are already considered to be mid-ranged. The Idol 4 Mini could feature a 5-inch 720p diplay, 13MP camera, and a 2400mAh battery. Of course, there's no news on pricing or availability at this time.